1. LITHUANIA

2. The Republic of Lithuania is the country in Central Europe, by the Baltic Sea. Lithuania borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia. The Republic of Lithuania is the country in Central Europe, by the Baltic Sea. Lithuania borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia.

3. Lithuania Area - 65.2 thousand km ² Area - 65.2 thousand km ² Population - 3,555,179 Population - 3,555,179 Capital – Vilnius. Capital – Vilnius. Language - Lithuanian - 82%, 8% - Russian, 5.6% - Polish, 4.4% - other languages. Language - Lithuanian - 82%, 8% - Russian, 5.6% - Polish, 4.4% - other languages.

4. The Largest Cities of Lithuania Vilnius, Vilnius, Kaunas, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Klaipėda, Šiauliai. Šiauliai.

5. The President of Lithuania – Dalia Grybauskaitė Our country is democratic country with the president and parlament. Our president Ms Dalia Grybauskaite is the first woman to have this post in all history of Lithuania. Our country is democratic country with the president and parlament. Our president Ms Dalia Grybauskaite is the first woman to have this post in all history of Lithuania.

6. Lithuania became the member of NATO on the 29 th of March,2004 Lithuania became the member of NATO on the 29 th of March,2004 We started the membership in EU on the 1 st of May, 2004 We started the membership in EU on the 1 st of May, 2004 These two facts are very important for our country

7. The first written record of the name of our country was in 1009. Lithuanians were later conquered by the neighboring lands. The first written record of the name of our country was in 1009. Lithuanians were later conquered by the neighboring lands. The Kingdom of Lithuania was established in the 13th century. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania remained independent and dominating country in Europe. It was also one of the last European countries to adopt Christianity. The Kingdom of Lithuania was established in the 13th century. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania remained independent and dominating country in Europe. It was also one of the last European countries to adopt Christianity. In the 15th century Lithuania became the largest state in Europe, merging with Poland and forming Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In the 15th century Lithuania became the largest state in Europe, merging with Poland and forming Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1795, however, Lithuania was erased from the political map after the Partition with Poland. In 1795, however, Lithuania was erased from the political map after the Partition with Poland. Lithuania was included by force into the Soviet Union after the World War II and regained the independence only in 1991. Lithuania was included by force into the Soviet Union after the World War II and regained the independence only in 1991. Here you can see some historical facts. As you can see we celebrated one thousand years anniversary when Lithuania was first mentioned. Just take a look at some more events.

8. Vilnius is the largest city of Lithuania. Vilnius population is about 530 000. It is the political, economical, scientific and cultural centre of the country. Vilnius is the largest city of Lithuania. Vilnius population is about 530 000. It is the political, economical, scientific and cultural centre of the country. You can see Vilnius – our capital city. It is very beautiful you should visit it one day. You can see Vilnius – our capital city. It is very beautiful you should visit it one day.

9. As our country is on the crossroads of the East and the West, in the course of history, we suffered invasions of different armies such as Polish, Russian and German. As our country is on the crossroads of the East and the West, in the course of history, we suffered invasions of different armies such as Polish, Russian and German.

13. Our Way to Independence The Baltic Way - 650 km long human chain (people holding each others’ hands through three neighbouring countries – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) August 23,1989. Our way to independence was very difficult and unusual because we fought without any weapons. This act symbolised friendship among countries and the wish to be free from the Soviet Union. The Baltic Way - 650 km long human chain (people holding each others’ hands through three neighbouring countries – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) August 23,1989. Our way to independence was very difficult and unusual because we fought without any weapons. This act symbolised friendship among countries and the wish to be free from the Soviet Union.

14. Some photos from this time. In 1991 people stood in front of Russian tanks without guns. We are happy to be independent now and be here with you, travel where we want and talk what we wish.

15. We want to present you the beauty of our country nature.

16. We don‘t have mountains but we are proud of our hills, plains and waters. Lithuania has about 3000 rivers and lakes. The largest river is the Nemunas. We don‘t have mountains but we are proud of our hills, plains and waters. Lithuania has about 3000 rivers and lakes. The largest river is the Nemunas.

17. You can see our seaside, the dunes and the beach.

18. Lithuania is well known for its amber. We make a lot of nice jewellery from it.

19. Here are some of historical sites. Grand Duke Gediminas founded Vilnius in the13th century

20. Trakai castle Trakai Island Castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by the other Grand Duke Kęstutis. The construction of Trakai Island Castle was related to the expansion and strengthening of the Trakai Peninsula Castle. Kęstutis moved his main residence and his treasury to the Island Castle. Trakai Island Castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by the other Grand Duke Kęstutis. The construction of Trakai Island Castle was related to the expansion and strengthening of the Trakai Peninsula Castle. Kęstutis moved his main residence and his treasury to the Island Castle.

21. The Hill of Crosses This is a unique hill with thousands of crosses not only from Lithuania but also from other countries of the world. This is a unique hill with thousands of crosses not only from Lithuania but also from other countries of the world.

22. Unesco Heritage There are some objects included in the list of UNESCO heritage. (Vilnius old town,dunes, Kernavė prehistoric hills. There are some objects included in the list of UNESCO heritage. (Vilnius old town,dunes, Kernavė prehistoric hills.

23. Basketball - the Second Religion of Lithuania